An Introduction to Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics Oscillations, Waves, Patterns, and Chaos (Topics in Physical Chemistry) ~ [email protected]

An Introduction to Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics: Oscillations, Waves, Patterns, and Chaos (Topics in Physical

Chemistry) ~ [email protected]




Over the past three decades oscillating reactions, chaos, and chemical pattern formation have become important

areas of research. While there are a number of books on nonlinear dynamics, this is one of the first book

written specifically for chemists. Assuming only an undergraduate knowledge of chemistry, the authors explain

why chemists initially thought oscillating reactions violated the second law of thermodynamics and then go on

to develop the mathematical and theoretical background necessary to understand current work on oscillating

reactions, chaos, and chemical waves. Throughout their discussion the authors emphasize the chemical

mechanistic basis for self-organization, and to help readers begin research in the field, they cover practical

aspects of reactor design, data analysis, and computer simulations. They also include chapters devoted to such

advanced topics as complex oscillations, biological systems, polymers, interaction of fields with waves, and

Turing patterns. The book concludes with appendices devoted to time-tested demonstrations and experiments ideal

for an undergraduate laboratory.


An Introduction to Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics: Oscillations, Waves, Patterns, and Chaos (Topics in Physical

Chemistry)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA | ISBN: 0195096703 | edition 1998 | PDF | 392 pages | 22 mb